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Introduction
Legal requirements
Audiometric test
Hearing protectors
Practical Exercise
Introduction
Power press
Electric motor
Cyclone
Grinding machine
Air Compressor
Assembly machine
Ultrasonic welder
CNC machine
Milling machine
Guillotine (shearing
machines)
Loss of hearing
Disturbs digestion
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Noise Induced Hearing Loss
Often painless
Often unnoticed
Permanent
Preventable
Source: http://www.hearing-guide.com/noise-induced.html
What are the Danger Signals?
Ask yourself
Do you have to shout to be heard at work?
Catastrophic
Medium Medium High High High
(A)
Negligible
Low Low Low Medium Medium
(E)
Risk Management on Workplace
Noise
Risk
Risk
Acceptab Recommended Actions
Level
ility
No additional risk control measures may be needed.
Acceptabl Frequent review and monitoring of hazards are required to
Low ensure that the risk level assigned is accurate and does
e
not increase over time.
A careful evaluation of the hazards should be carried out
to ensure that the risk level is reduced to as low as
reasonably practicable (ALARP) within a defined time
period.
Medium Tolerable Interim risk control measures, such as administrative
controls or PPE, may be implemented while longer term
measures are being established.
Management attention is required.
High Risk level must be reduced to at least Medium Risk
before work starts.
Not There should not be any interim risk control measures.
Risk control measures should not be overly dependent on
High Acceptabl PPE.
e If practicable, the hazard should be eliminated before
work starts.
Risk Management on Workplace
Noise
Level Severity Description
Death, fatal diseases or multiple major
5 Catastrophic
injuries.
Serious injuries or life-threatening
occupational diseases (includes
4 Major amputations, major fractures, multiple
injuries, occupational cancers, acute
poisoning, disabilities and deafness.
Injury or ill-health requiring medical
treatment (includes lacerations, burns,
3 Moderate
sprains, minor fractures, dermatitis and
work-related upper limb disorders)
Injury or ill-health requiring first- aid
only (includes minor cuts and bruises,
2 Minor
irritation, ill-health with temporary
discomfort)
1 Negligible Negligible injury.
Risk Management on Workplace
Noise
Administrative control
Audiometric test
Hearing protectors
Noise Control Measures
Damping
Silencers
Machine enclosures
Partition walls
Noise barriers
Personnel cabins
Source: CP 99: 2003
Damping
Reduce vibration
Partition walls
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Noise Barriers
Noise barriers
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Personnel Cabins
Source: National Institute of Occupational Health & Safety & The State
of Queensland Department of Employment & Industrial relations
Why Conduct Audiometric Test?
Types
Ear-muffs
Ear-plugs
Banded ear-plugs
Special types Picture source:
http://cn1.kaboodle.com/
(e.g. communication ear-muffs)
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http://www.sharpesafety.com
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http://www.healthandsafetysupplies.co.uk
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Hearing Protectors
Selection
Noise reduction rating
Wearers comfort
Working environment & activity
Skin disorder or ear problem
Compatible with helmets, spectacles
Proper Usage
Period of use
Correct fitting
Guidance/Training of use & maintenance
Care and maintenance
Inspection and replacement
Supervision of proper usage
Source: CP 76: 1999
Hearing Protectors
Simple to use
Cheap
Disposable
Easily damaged
Fitting
Ear-muffs
Proper use
Ear-plugs
Audiometric test
Hearing protectors
Noise Induced Deafness
is preventable
Be proactive: it is up to US to
prevent it
Thank You
References:
1. MOM Occupational Safety and Health Division Annual Report 2006
7. CP 76: 1999 Code of Practice for Selection, Use, Care and Maintenance of
Hearing Protectors